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Archibald Sturrock : Pioneer Locomotive Engineer by Tony Vernon is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Archibald Sturrock : Pioneer Locomotive Engineer about?
Born in 1816, by 1840 Sturrock was involved with Brunel and Gooch in establishing the Great Western Railway's works at Paddington and new town at Swindon. He designed locomotives and carriages which established a reputation for comfort and punctuality. This biography offers an insight into Sturrock's family life as well as his professional life.
Who reads Archibald Sturrock : Pioneer Locomotive Engineer?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Tony Vernon
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780752472102
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Memoir, Fiction, Science, Mathematics & Technology
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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